New Grade for Fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety

Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.  

“We realize that patients and their families have options when choosing where they are treated. The Leapfrog Group provides an important service to consumers by supplying them with data and metrics that reflect the safety standards and protocols in place at specific facilities,” said Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, president and CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System. “Safety is one of the most important factors impacting patient outcomes and I’m proud to credit the team at Saint Peter’s for once again receiving the highest safety grade. We always strive to not only meet, but to exceed safety standards. This validation from a respected third party like The Leapfrog Group provides added assurance and comfort to our patients in choosing Saint Peter’s for their care.”

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Saint Peter’s,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations Saint Peter’s University Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. The program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. 

To see Saint Peter’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.